Vol. 11, Issue 9 (2022)

Author(s):
Vineeth Reddy, M Balavardhan Reddy, Navdeep Pathlan and Harmandeep Kour

Abstract:
The study on the effect of IBA on Rooting of Softwood cuttings of Guava cv Barafkhana' was conducted to identify the most suitable IBA concentration for Guava Softwood cuttings. In this study, IBA concentrations of 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000 and 6000 ppm were prepared and treated with Softwood cutting as a quick dip method. These cuttings were placed in Polybags and stored in the mist room for root formation. This study used a completely randomized block design (CRD), which was studied using six treatment sand control in three replications. Observations like percent Sprout (%), time taken for Sprouting (days), Shoot length (cm), number of Leaves, number of Roots per Stem cutting, Root length (cm), Root weight (g), and survival percentage (%) were noted and statistically analyzed. Cuttings treated with IBA showed a shorter Sprouting time, a higher Sprouting percentage, and a better survival rate. Results also revealed that cuttings showed fewer days for Sprouting, high Sprouting percentage and Survival percentage when treated with IBA (3000 ppm), This was followed by T7 (4000 ppm). Based on the results, it may be concluded that cuttings treated with IBA @ 3000 ppm had the most desirable values for all parameters. Therefore, this can be used as an alternative for the multiplication of Guava Seedlings.